POP Sugar™ Basics
HELLO my name is Heather™
Heather began keeping a web journal in 2006 and quickly became one of the top bloggers in the world. After the theft of her patented hair accessories by a so-called friend, Heather took a step back from blogging to heal. She steered her emotional resources toward caring for her young children and keeping in touch via Instagram and Facebook. And, of course, she kept the beautiful products and luscious fabrics coming without skipping a beat!
Now entering its 20th year – whoa! – welcome to the NEW Hello my name is Heather blog. Heather is back with with helpful ARTICLES and INSPIRATION, as well a personal insights into her BIG PLANS as a world-reknowned print and product designer for 2026 and beyond.
Recent Blog Posts
Follow along as Heather designs new fabrics, remodels a little 1907 bungalow, and juggles all aspects of a busy creative life.
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✨ Chromatic Black ✨
Avoid flat black paint by mixing chromatic blacks using complementary colors for richer, deeper, and more vibrant dark tones in oil painting.
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Color Zones of the Face
Want your portraits to pop? This simple secret will change how you see—and paint—faces forever. It’s a game-changer for figurative artists.
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How to win on Instagram for craftspeople
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Carving a spoon a day for a year or a daily spoon
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Spooncarving knife making in Sheffield
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Teaching Woodcarving at Glastonbury Festival
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Introducing Full Bloom™…
Heather new Full Bloom collection is a vibrant arrangement of cheerful floral prints in lively, inviting colors. Heather’s distinctive, eye-catching designs capture the essence of a flourishing garden in full bloom. Create stunning quilts and captivating crafts that burst with the exuberance of fresh flowers.
and POP Sugar™ Too!
Heather’s POP Sugar collection showcases modern basic prints in an array of beautiful, clean colors across every hue. These versatile fabrics mix effortlessly with other collections, giving your quilts a ‘flavor boost’ of dynamic vibrancy. Add splash to your stash with a spoonful of Pop Sugar.
Save 10% on Patterns
Use coupon code HELLOHeather to save 10% on sewing, quilting, and embroidery patterns. HeatherBailey.com
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